Getting unsubscribed channel

bombu82 · 08-21-2009, 08:59 PM

Hello,

I just bought a Plasma TV (LG50PQ30) and after I automatically tuned the channel with my cable connected directly to the wall (no box), I suddenly get some premium channels that I do not subscribed, such as starz, encore, and some HD channels.

Is this because of the Tv's digital tuner ?

The strange thing is that the TV can't get the premium channel that I actually subscribe without the box, such as HBO and cinemax, plus some other family channels.

Any idea or experience of this ?

My cable provider is charter.

Thanks for sharing.

bicker · 08-22-2009, 05:59 AM

I suspect what you're seeing is a neighbor's Video On Demand. VOD is often transmitted in-the-clear (though that's being changed little by little).

bombu82 · 08-22-2009, 09:06 AM

What is in the clear transmission mean ?

Also VOD means that it will not be there unless you play it correct ?

These channels that I get is there 24/7.

I am just curious.

bicker · 08-22-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bombu82

What is in the clear transmission mean ?

Not encrypted.

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Originally Posted by bombu82

Also VOD means that it will not be there unless you play it correct ?

Well, the point is that you'll see neighbors' VOD selections whenever they play them.

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Originally Posted by bombu82

These channels that I get is there 24/7.

Probably not VOD then. It's probably a glitch then. Technically, even though you can tune in such channels, you've agreed not to (in the terms and conditions of service). If they're showing racy programming that you find objectionable being presented in-the-clear, I'd complain about it; otherwise I wouldn't worry about it much (but I also wouldn't count on it continuing either).

bombu82 · 08-22-2009, 09:29 AM

Thank you for you answers. I appreciate it much.

08-21-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
bombu82 What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	Getting unsubscribed channel Hello, I just bought a Plasma TV (LG50PQ30) and after I automatically tuned the channel with my cable connected directly to the wall (no box), I suddenly get some premium channels that I do not subscribed, such as starz, encore, and some HD channels. Is this because of the Tv's digital tuner ? The strange thing is that the TV can't get the premium channel that I actually subscribe without the box, such as HBO and cinemax, plus some other family channels. Any idea or experience of this ? My cable provider is charter. Thanks for sharing. Last edited by bombu82; 08-21-2009 at 10:04 PM.

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08-22-2009, 05:59 AM	#2
bicker High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 1,532	I suspect what you're seeing is a neighbor's Video On Demand. VOD is often transmitted in-the-clear (though that's being changed little by little).

08-22-2009, 09:06 AM	#3
bombu82 What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	What is in the clear transmission mean ? Also VOD means that it will not be there unless you play it correct ? These channels that I get is there 24/7. I am just curious.

08-22-2009, 09:29 AM	#5
bombu82 What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	Thank you for you answers. I appreciate it much.